FootyMAD's Northampton Town match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Northampton Town v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Milton Keynes travel to take on Northampton Town at Sixfields on Tuesday evening, and will hope to continue their unbeaten record at the ground. 4 out of the 5 previous games have been drawn by The Dons.

The last time the two teams met at Northampton was amazingly over twenty years ago, in January 1983, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Fourth Division match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 16 AugMilton Keynes1 - 0NorthamptonLGE1
1982/1983Sat 15 JanNorthampton2 - 2WimbledonLGE2
1982/1983Tue 23 NovWimbledon0 - 2NorthamptonFAC
1982/1983Sat 20 NovNorthampton2 - 2WimbledonFAC
1982/1983Sat 28 AugWimbledon1 - 1NorthamptonLGE2
1980/1981Sat 11 AprNorthampton1 - 1WimbledonLGE2
1980/1981Sat 08 NovWimbledon1 - 0NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Northampton Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Milton Keynes however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Dons, and 7 goals against.

Northampton find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 32 matches. Milton Keynes are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 62 points from the 32 games they have played so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Northampton6114594
Milton Keynes632113911

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Dons have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Sixfields with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Northampton Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Milton Keynes Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.